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What is the role of benzoyl peroxide in addition polymerisation of alkenes? Explain its mode of action with the help of an example.
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Benzoyl peroxide initiate the free radical polymerization reaction which can be understood by following example of polymerization of ethene to polyethene.
(i) Chain initiation
(ii) $$
\text { Chain propagation }
$$
(iii)$$
\text { Chain terminator step }
$$
(i) Chain initiation
(ii) $$
\text { Chain propagation }
$$
(iii)$$
\text { Chain terminator step }
$$
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